shout out to Tim Ayers

35fordtn said:
I use this one https://www.eastwood.com/induction-...ickedid=730838757115&wickedsource=google&wv=4

Have owned it ten years, replacement leads are available on amazon. It's my most favorite tool I own. I wont use a open flame in my shop so it's my go to. Works wonders on things like stubborn head studs, and removing the pinion race from the differential.

As a side note I also bought a Bolt Buster and sold it as it didn't heat fast enough for my impatience.
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Interesting. I've found the heat time can vary somewhat depending of the air gap of the coil around the piece or if its a greasy/crusty or a clean part, but I didn't think it was unusually long (around 30 seconds), but now that you've mentioned it I'm going to pay more attention.

How long does it take for the Eastwood one to heat the part?
 
Tim,
It may have been due to the coil I was using. As you noted the air gap makes all the difference.
I used mine just this morning actually
 
I opted for the Bolt Buster partly based on recommendations here (I think Tim was one of them) and the fact that it's made in America.

Red
 
Looks like they come in power ratings of 1000 to 1500 watts. All other things being equal. it's probably the higher the power, the better.

And since it involves electronics of some sort, the imports are probably close to the domestic units in regards to performance.
 
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I just ordered one today - have a couple nasty old blocks to tear down and the "old methods" take too much time and usually result in a couple broken studs. I will report back on my progress with them!
 
Bored&Stroked said:
I just ordered one today - have a couple nasty old blocks to tear down and the "old methods" take too much time and usually result in a couple broken studs. I will report back on my progress with them!
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I hope it works as well for you as mine does for me. I was truly amazed how much easier it was to get the studs out with this tool vs. heating them with a oxy/acetylene torch.
 
Bored&Stroked said:
I just ordered one today - have a couple nasty old blocks to tear down and the "old methods" take too much time and usually result in a couple broken studs. I will report back on my progress with them!
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Which one did you buy??? Can't wait to hear your experience and thoughts
 
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